“Price is just one consideration, we aim for a long term relationship that takes away the lows (and crazy highs) we set price with our producers by working out their cost of production then whats a fair margin for the work they do. This has a longevity and takes away the rollercoster of the markets and forges long term relations.”

“thanks for the comments, its a complicated thing, i wish Nestle would but up all the coffee as producers would be rewarded.
It normally makes neighbours want to work harder to also be part of the higher prices, in El Salvador we buy from a heap of neighbours who all introduce me, and do an amazing job.
Machacamrca is on its way back theres a later boo, where lupe shares the good news
https://audioboom.com/boos/2401530-a-message-from-lupe-from-machacamarca-bolivia”

“top gold its so interesting to see how commodity markets work, we try to step out of them and setting production cost prices with premiums for quality, were small so its small steps but we like to think its better”